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Interior Designer Income
Median annual earnings for wage and
salary Interior Designers were $42,260 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned
between $31,830 and $57,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,270, and
the highest 10 percent earned more than $78,760. Median annual earnings in the
industries employing the largest numbers of Interior Designers in May 2006 were:
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Architectural,
engineering, and related services |
$46,750 |
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Architectural services |
46,750 |
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Specialized design
services |
43,250 |
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Furniture stores |
38,980 |
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Building material and
supplies dealers |
36,650 |
Interior design salaries vary widely
with the specialty, type of employer, number of years of experience, and
reputation of the individuals. Among salaried Interior Designers, those in large
specialized design and architectural firms tend to earn higher and more stable
salaries. Interior Designers working in retail stores usually earn a commission,
which can be irregular.
For residential design projects,
self-employed Interior Designers and those working in smaller firms usually earn
a per-hour consulting fee, plus a percentage of the total cost of furniture,
lighting, artwork, and other design elements. For commercial projects, they
might charge a per-hour consulting fee, charge by the square footage, or charge
a flat fee for the whole project. Also, designers who use specialty contractors
usually earn a percentage of the contractor’s earnings on the project in return
for hiring the contractor. Self-employed designers must provide their own
benefits.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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